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B34 NPC

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,340 mi
Last recorded13,340 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 NPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 13,340 miles

Central Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f and O/s/f tyre's worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r sub axle's have slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s/r, N/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r have slight play. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 13,215 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 12,165 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 12,139 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 10,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,401 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

outer sills rusty

rack boots starting to perish

slight play in offside rear hub assembly

slight rear brake inbalence

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 6,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear swing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 5,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 5,341 miles

Brake performance not tested ran out of fuel (3.7.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 3,958 miles

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 22 Jul 2015 2,862 miles

rear brake back plates starting to corrode in places

Fail 21 Jul 2015 2,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake back plates starting to corrode in places

Pass 30 Jul 2014 2,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 920 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Slight play in near side rear wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2012 261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,228 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 96,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake hoses metal ferules coroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,250 miles

both rear brake hoses'metal ends coroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,338 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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B34 NPC is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B34 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B34 NPC is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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